Quinarius - Valerianus RESTITVTOR ORBIS
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, in military attire, standing left, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Valerianus (RESTITVTOR ORBIS) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD) and features an image of the emperor on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as the restorer of the Roman Empire, which had been weakened by previous conflicts and political instability. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians due to its historical significance and rarity.